Murray beaten by Baghdatis February 9, 2011 TENNIS: Beaten Australian Open finalist Andy Murray lost on his first appearance since his humbling defeat in Melbourne 6-4, 6-1 against Marcos Baghdatis in Rotterdam at the World Tennis Tournament. “I need to think about what I need to do to be playing my best tennis by Indian Wells and Miami in March,” said the [...]
Heidfeld to begin Renault testing February 9, 2011 FORMULA ONE: Former Sauber driver Nick Heidfeld, 33, will begin testing for Renault this week as the team step up their efforts to find a replacement for the injured Robert Kubica. The 26-year-old Pole is recovering in hospital after suffering multiple fractures during a rallying accident in Italy. Heidfeld was confirmed to drive alongside second [...]
Scotland boost as Robinson signs until 2015 February 9, 2011 SCOTLAND head coach Andy Robinson has extended his contract until 2015, thus ending speculation which had linked him with a return to Premiership side Bath. Robinson, a former England manager, has steadily improved Scotland’s fortunes since taking the job two years ago, with last autumn’s victory against world champions South Africa the standout achievement. The [...]
LAMPARD’S ENGLAND PRIDE February 8, 2011 l Midfielder relishing the chance to captain side l No plans to retire from international football l Wilshere tipped to shine against Denmark ENGLAND midfielder Frank Lampard insists captaining the side for the first time tonight against Denmark will represent one of the proudest moments of his stellar career. The 32-year-old, a veteran of 83 [...]
Europe’s top clubs losing patience with Fifa over scheduling of friendly matches February 8, 2011 EUROPE’S top clubs last night slammed world governing body Fifa for scheduling a round of international fixtures this week, calling the decision “nonsense”. The European Club Association (ECA), which represents 197 teams including Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea, is lobbying Fifa for a greater say in how the game is run. And one of the [...]
Bopara named as injured Morgan’s replacement February 8, 2011 ESSEX batsman Ravi Bopara has been called up to England’s World Cup squad as a replacement for the injured Eoin Morgan. The Irishman missed the final one-day international of the recent series against Australia after fracturing the middle finger of his left hand, a problem he first became aware of in the fourth one-day match [...]
Triesman: FA failing to rule February 8, 2011 Former chairman strongly critical of governing body and reignites row with Premier League LORD TRIESMAN, the former chairman of the Football Association, has launched scathing attacks on the governing body and the Premier League. Speaking about the FA for the first time since his departure in May, Triesman accused the organisation of failing to exercise [...]
Olazabal will have two wild cards February 8, 2011 EUROPEAN Ryder Cup captain Jose Maria Olazabal will only have two wildcard picks when he selects his team for the 2012 match. Olazabal asked for the changes – previous skipper Colin Montgomerie was given three wildcard picks ahead of the clash at Celtic Manor last year which Europe won by a point – and said [...]